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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aHalf hours on the quarter-deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel 1670 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aThe half hour library of travel, nature, and science for young readers | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-10-01 | ||
| 508 | _aJuliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Half Hours on the Quarter-Deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the contributions of notable figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins to the naval history of England, emphasizing the importance of maritime power in shaping the nation's status and influence. With a focus on the era of the Spanish Armada and subsequent naval adventures, it aims to engage young readers in the heritage of British seafaring prowess. The opening of this work begins with an introduction that outlines the pivotal role of naval power in England's ascendance as a global maritime force. It sets the stage by discussing the early adventures of the Hawkins family, highlighting William Hawkins’ profitable sea voyages and his involvement in the slave trade, as well as John Hawkins’ later exploits that solidified his reputation as a formidable naval commander. The narrative captures the essence of the adventurous spirit of the time, detailing challenges faced by these sailors, their brave endeavors, and their impacts on naval history, all while reflecting on the moral complexities of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: James Nisbet & Co., Limited, 1899 |
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| 653 | _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 653 | _aExplorers -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 653 | _aSailors -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 653 | _aNaval battles -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aThe half hour library of travel, nature, and science for young readers | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69077 |
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